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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1959
Page
8
Letter from Shafter Calif dated June 22 1959 praising the newspaper for publishing church news and sermon style Bible lessons drawn from the King James Version and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by May Baker Eddy. It notes branches worldwide and expresses gratitude for comforting crumbs of reading during unrest.
A Spokane family returned home after a six week journey to Oklahoma. They visited two daughters and stayed with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tubbs. Stops in Oklahoma included Tulsa Hobart and Poteau.
A reader commends the paper for its impartial church news coverage and urges continued support for a promoted idea. The note expresses appreciation for diverse denominations represented in the community and requests follow through on the concept.
The list shows various individuals such as Candles a Cake Man Dolph Felix Carrasco Donna on Kadel Richard Walhood Armendariz and many more across July 12 to July 15. It also notes motor vehicle registrations in 1958 with California leading at 7 013 163 vehicles and New York second at 4 876 748.
A regular shipment of new titles arrives for Shafter Branch Library including Shield of Honor, Lord I Am Not Guilty, How To Raise Your Own Salary, The Ocean of Theosophy, Conversational Hawaiian, Beginners Book of Astronomy, Collecting Insects, How To Treasure and Man's Greatest Greed, How To Buy a Used Sports Car, Guided Missiles In War and Peace, Grandma's Cooking, Business Of Your Own, Catalog of Modern World Coins, Guide Book of United States Coins, Cyclopedia of Drawing, More Plays and Pageants, Our Town, 1001 Ways To Save Money Traveling, Dress Doctor, Personal Exposures, The Great Decision. The next shipment will arrive July 15.
The text states that about 1,000 oil fields along the Gulf Coast contribute roughly one third of the nation’s oil and gas reserves. It notes driver error caused eight percent of highway accidents in 1958. It also mentions the carp as a symbol of perseverance and fortune in Egyptian belief.
Arnold reports California's population nears 15 million, with 1958 births exceeding deaths driving growth. If trends continue to 1960 census, state could reach 15.3 million, prompting calls to scrutinize spending to avoid overburdening taxpayers while expanding services.
Phil Siemens spends a week at Boys State where officers were chosen and activities ran from dawn to lights out. As part of the official Boys State Band he practiced during free time while campaign strategy unfolded among delegates. The band played at the inauguration ceremony and he commented on the presidential candidates.
Christians attend Communion services on July 12 with a Lesson-Sermon titled Sacrament. The cited scripture includes John 6 63 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, highlighting faith in the Teacher and imitation through action. The golden text from 2 Corinthians 13 14 emphasizes grace love and communal fellowship.
Kern County home advisors host a July 15 workshop at the Veterans Memorial Hall Wasco for 4-H Club members. The session covers canning freezing fruits and vegetables and making jams and jellies with safety guidance and a preparation lesson. Maple H Club members and mothers plan to attend and arrangements for transportation are available through club leaders.
Luella Lynch aged 2 years 8 months died at a Bakersfield hospital on July 2. Survived by father, Ada Mae Lynch mother and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jesse Sutton of Shafter and Herbert Lynch. Services at Armstrong Mortuary July 6 officiated by Rev Monroe of Church of Christ. Interment in Shafter Cemetery.
The Sunday School class from First Baptist Church in Bakersfield spent an evening in town. They had dinner at the Restaurant and finished with miniature golf at College Heights. Attendees included Sandra Grundy Sandra Gallagher Pamela Ogle Janice Webb Frances Ebling Cynthia Witcher Diana Elmore and teacher Mrs. Melvin Krug assisted by Mrs. Bill Hildebrand.
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